sometimes i have to plug in/remove multiple times my usb C to headphone adapter until it realizes i have headphones plugged in. Additional Details: 1. With issues when connecting to the car, check the manufacturer’s manual for the device and the car and reset your connections.

They were like 25 bucks, Well, if you compare them with beats yeah.. ofc Anker is better.

just got my pixel 2 XL and while i love it i have noticed two issues. As complaints starting piling up, many users confirmed that the problem continued to exist even after upgrading to the latest Android 8.1. If an issue is particularly glaring, you should pick up a replacement.

While the company earlier said that the problem will be addressed in a future OTA update, now they have added ifs and buts, revealing that the complainants might have to get their adapters replaced. Archived. Display issues have been particularly prominent with the Pixel 2 XL. To do this, users will have to go to Settings>System>About phone and tap on the build number of the Android software version seven times. Some people Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners are reporting that the supplied USB Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter isn’t working. Tried a factory reset this morning just to make sure, still not working. Once it does, i am all good, but sometimes it takes 3 or 4 times before it realizes im putting in headphones. > "no restrictions on using third party adapters", > "that version is obviously not a digital adapter". Galaxy Note8 users report oleophobic coating wear off issues, Yahoo drops support for native iOS Mail app, says it’s ‘insecure’. Headphone adapter - not working if not made by Google?! We’ve rounded up some of the common problems faced by Pixel 2 XL owners, as well as potential solutions to get your device back on its feet! I've tried several bluetooth and usb-c headphones and god, I hate them all with a passion, so I decided to go back to 3.5mm jack, with an adapter. Why isn’t Apple fixing iOS notification text overflow/overlap issues.

I hate the cable around the neck, specifically and I'm not really willing to spend 180 euros for mediocre earbuds by google.

Got a tip or leak to share? Although the problem has only been widely reported recently, some users have been actually experiencing this issue as early as October. It's also not mentioned anywhere that only digital adapters work. Google employee Orrin (who is also the Community Manager at Pixel User Community) broke the news on one of the relevant threads, saying: We want to let you all know that the team has been investigating, and this will be addressed in a future OTA update. It's as if the phone doesn't recognize it as an adapter.

I used to have these usb-c headphones that were decent, but not made by google. Read more here. They worked fine on Android 8, until this August. Note: Not every Pixel 2 XL owner will face these problems. Some users have found that touches don’t seem to register around the edges of the display. However, sound is still being played through the speakers of my phone,” one user said.

Android 8.1 Oreo Bug Plagues Pixel 2 Multi-Touch, Pixel 2 Review: A Tame, But Necessary Step Forward, Trump Official Says TikTok Must Become US Firm. It’s best to open the camera app and check to see if this error pops up before setting up your device in case you do have to reset it. Here’s How I Did. Now a new problem has surfaced regarding the Pixel 2’s included USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapters. This is a list of problems that don’t have any workarounds or fixes currently available, but are known issues that will hopefully be addressed with upcoming software updates.

Reboot your Google Pixel 2 (if applicable)

News, reviews, deals, apps and more. Suggested workarounds like using phone in safe mode/rebooting the device (every now and then) worked for some, but were never a permanent solution.

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As is the case with any new device, you may find yourself facing some connectivity issues with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Haven't found any replacement, though there is one brand on AliExpress which many people say works. So in case you own a Pixel 2 unit, and have been facing issues with the included USB-C headphone adapter, check if rebooting fixes the glitch temporarily, else you are advised to contact Google support to fetch a replacement dongle. Boot the device into Safe Mode (you can find the instructions on how to do so below) and see if the problem persists. Now if that's not apple-style, I don't know what is.

You can't expect them to reach out to other companies and agree on an open-source protocol for USB-C audio.

The Google Pixel 2 series has already seen one significant audio problem, that being related to how it was recorded through the microphone. A number of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners have reported on the Pixel User Community forums that the included headphone adapter is not  working on their phones. So I guess you're correct, but it could also be that google is doing it on purpose in order to sell more "made by Google" items. Close the music or video player first, plug in your headphones, and it should work as expected then. Start Google Play Music [and, presumably, play something]. You may have to perform a factory reset twice though. You can then either delete the last few apps installed before the problem started, or perform a factory reset and start over. Google is a small company that is short on resources and cash, just trying to pay their bills. The Pixel 2 XL is meant to showcase everything Google has to offer. Headphone adapter - not working if not made by Google?!

“Recently purchased the Pixel 2 and am trying to play music with my headphones through the provided usb-c to 3.5m headphone jack adapter. Might be worth a shot. If you have faced any other issues,  let us know in the comments section below and we will try our best to find a fix for you! Another solution is to enable developer mode, as pointed out by Phone Arena. An adapter is … In fact, it is more than likely that you won’t come across any of these issues at all. Keep in mind that multiple attempts may be required.